Patmos United Methodist Church

Mother who has a 2 month old and 5 year old daughter is currently facing eviction and is asking for assistance with her rent payment. Mother has been in court due to custody issues with her partner and has been left with very little support financially. Mother needs $1325 by MAY 9 in order to avoid going to court for the eviction. Mother wants to avoid eviction and remain housed with her two small children, if at all possible!

Mother is also in need of micro-preemie diapers, as her preemie daughter is still small and was recently re-hospitalized and discharged home. Even the preemie diapers that the hospital carries are too large for her daughter. Micro preemie diapers can be purchased at Amazon.com, look for Bambo Nature Hypoallergenic Dream Baby Diapers Size 0 (24 Count)

Every bit helps. Thank you so much!!

The agency is working with a youth who has been in foster care. The youth, age 19, does receive Social Security Benefits. He saved his money for three months and was able to obtain an apartment. The only item he has is a twin bed. The agency is requesting assistance in helping this young man furnish his apartment. He needs a small sofa or love seat, dishes, glasses / cups, silverware, pots and pans, bath towels, wash clothes, dish towels, dish clothes, twin size sheets, pillowcases, blankets, and any other items one needs when they are just starting off on their own. Gently used items are fine. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

A 14-year-old youth just came into foster care via a CHINS Order for Truancy. The grandmother became the placement for the youth, and she has a room for him but no bed. The room was previously used for storage. Due to the unexpectedness of the situation, the grandmother was unable to prepare for her grandson and lacks financial resources to purchase a bed for the youth at this time. The family would greatly appreciate any assistance in obtaining a twin bed for the youth.

The agency is trying to assist an elderly gentleman whose SNAP Benefits (food stamps) were compromised by no fault of his. The agency is requesting a gift card for Food Lion to assist him. The goal is at least $50.00, but any amount would be greatly appreciated.

There is a family here in Bedford that has been on a waitlist for income based housing and had to reside in a motel until they have the financial means to move otherwise. Recently, there was a trailer through a private landlord that offered to rent to them but since they are on a fixed income - coming up with all the money to cover initial move in costs has found to be extremely difficult. All the family needs at this point is money for their water deposit in order to get their water turned on. If this need is met, the family will finally be able to move out of the motel and into more sustainable, safer housing.

I have a foster child that has been placed with her brother and his fiancé, which is going well so far, but they are in need of some financial assistances with their rent. He is a little behind in rent and would be most appreciative of any contributions in helping him so that our placement stays successful.

I am working with a family that includes the grandfather who is a vet, his daughter and his grandson whom all live in the home. The family lives in a hoarding situation and desperately needs assistance with getting the home clean. Currently the grandfather has a boot on each foot for medical reasons, and the daughter is not mobile and in a hospital bed. The living conditions appear to be getting worse and are unsafe for the child. We are asking for either a team to help clean the home (we do recommend protective wear for this job) or assistance paying for a cleaning service and any recommendations of cleaning services that accommodate this kind of situation. If the home is not clean the child will be at risk of coming into care. The child has a very special bond with his grandfather, and we are working very hard to prevent him from being removed.

A sibling group of three are currently in foster care and are in separate placements. We are requesting for a twin bed frame, box spring, and mattress, as well as a toddler and booster seat. DSS is working with their grandfather to get custody of the children. The house is in need of a bed for one of the children, as well as car seats for 2 of the children. Getting these requested objects will help ensure that if or when custody is transferred to the grandparents, they have all needed objects for their home to ensure a smooth transition.

We are seeking a toddler bed and mattress to assist a local kinship family in transitioning their toddler out of a pack and play and into her own bed for the first time.

A single mom with three young children is currently in need of beds for her two toddlers. The whole family currently sleeps together in a queen-sized bed which is both a safety hazardous and a hinderance to their well-being as the mother is unable to sleep through the night. The family is requesting a twin-size bed/mattress for the 4-year-old and a toddler bed/mattress for the 2-year-old. Additionally, the family is in need of another dresser as the space they are staying in does not have closets causing storage to be limited. A gently used dresser would be accepted if donated.

A student is needing dental work pretty severly. The sibling just had dental work done a few months ago and the family can not afford to cover the dental work their second child is now needing.

The procedure was schedule, but the clinic would not proceed with it until the $100 from his previous appointment was paid for and the total for Phase 1 ($1,338.00) is paid. School personel has spoken with the dental office and they will not set the family up on a payment plan. Once phase 1 is done, they will then make an appointment for Phase 2, and again will not proceed with it until it is paid for ahead of time.

The proposed bill is $2,466.00 total.

Thank you for any help that can be offered with this

TWIN MATTRESSES | Children ages 2 and 3 in the home. Parents have a bunk bed for the children and are in need of two twin mattresses for the bed.